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Finding the Third Proportional to 202.18 and 435.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 202.18 and 435.69 is: 938.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 435.69 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/435.69 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 435.69 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 189,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,827.00/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.88

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